How well do you know the fantastical realms of literature? Test your knowledge on famous books, legendary authors, common tropes, and the rich history of Fantasy genre. Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or a curious novice, this quiz will challenge and enlighten you!
1. Which author heavily integrated their deep knowledge of Northern European mythology into their fantasy works?
George R.R. Martin
Terry Pratchett
C.S. Lewis
J.R.R. Tolkien
2. Which fantasy book uses its narrative to express deep allegorical themes, including religious symbolism?
A Wrinkle in Time
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The Last Unicorn
The Golden Compass
3. What is a common pitfall when writing prologues in fantasy novels?
An info dump
Overcomplicated magic rules
Overly mysterious openings
Overexplaining background details
4. Which fantasy novel notable for focusing primarily on the protagonist's viewpoint?
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Assassin's Creed by Oliver Bowden
5. Which book by J.R.R. Tolkien incorporates mythology and history into its narrative structure?
The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
The Silmarillion
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
6. Which narrative framework is most commonly employed in fantasy literature?
The Mobius Strip
The Frame Story
The Hero's Journey
The Three Act Structure
7. Which book greatly contributed to the popular depiction of dragons in fantasy literature?
Eragon
The Hobbit
A Song of Ice and Fire
The Earthsea Series
8. In fantasy literature, what typically adds deeper layers of meaning to the narrative?
Symbolism
Conflict
World-building
Character arcs
9. Which fantasy novel, despite being fictional, requires extensive historical research?
The Lies of Locke Lamora
The Name of the Wind
Mistborn
His Majesty’s Dragon
10. Which author created a fantasy universe that became a mainstream classic?
Ursula K. Le Guin
Philip Pullman
J.K. Rowling
Neil Gaiman
11. Before J.R.R. Tolkien, what was the primary inspiration for fantasy literature?
Romantic literature
Historical events
Science fiction
Mythology and folklore
12. What is essential for effectively grounding a fantasy setting?
